I'm planning to visit a school I was waitlisted at and I was told to e-mail the dean and tell him when I will be there and ask to set up a short meeting with him. What do you guys think of this? Will the dean even read that e-mail?

Hey everyone. I just got waitlisted at St. John's. I keep hearing that visiting a school is a good way of showing interest but how will the admissions committe know that you've visited?? Do you have to meet with them too? I have a 151/155 3.5 gpa so even getting waitlisted here is a miracle. I would really love to go to this school and according to LSN, everyone on their waitlist got accepted last year except one. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.